The Saudi Student Association and the Muslim Student Association at the University of Oregon hosted a celebration at the EMU for Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday concluding the 29 or 30 days of fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. Hundreds of participants enjoyed arts and crafts, dance and good company.
Members of the Muslim community at the University of Oregon gather at the turf fields on Thursday to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday to conclude the 29 or 30 days of fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Two Saudi men perform Mizmar, a folkloric dance native to the Hejaz (western) region of Saudi Arabia. The dance involves moving while twirling a bamboo stick to the rhythm of music and drums. (Andrew Seng/Emerald
Hundreds gathered at the EMU ballroom to celebrate the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
A group of men play a popular Saudi trick game called Balut. The card game is a 4-player game and is based off of trick-taking. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Members of the Muslim community at the University of Oregon perform salat, an Islamic prayer, during Eid Al-fitr. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
SSA member and event coordinator Abdulrahman Alwashali, takes a minute to thank all of the participants and supporters of the Muslim organizations on campus. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Members of the Muslim community at the University of Oregon gather at the soccer turf fields on Thursday to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday to conclude the 29 or 30 days of fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)